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(news)Canadian Thrash Explosion Wolfrik Join Lockjaw Records

 

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Wolfrik will be making their European live debut at Manchester Punk Festival in April 2019 alongside giants like Dead to Me, Doom and King Prawn. Keep your eyes peeled for further news about European tour dates in the works.

Wolfrik’s self-released debut EP Skeleton City is charged with fast riffs and galvanizing rock vocals. It will instantly grab your attention and take you for a ride.

“I can’t get over how good Skeleton City is,” said Lockjaw’s Sarah Williams. “Everyone I’ve played it to has instantly fallen in love with it. It’s got all the pace and riffs of melodic hardcore, but Wolfrik have an extraordinary energy and charisma that make them stand out from the crowd.”

You can listen for yourself over on Wolfrik’s Spotify, or pick up a physical copy direct from the Lockjaw Records shop.

Listen to the single and watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNH2kbJhklc

Manchester Punk Festival is one of Lockjaw’s hottest picks of 2019’s events; it’s the UK’s biggest grassroots punk rock event, giving a platform to all the most exciting underground bands. Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets early.

Links:

Wolfrik.ca
Facebook
Instagram
Spotify

Wolfrik are:

Nathan Troock – Drums
Kevin Perry – Guitar
Dylan Toews – Vocals
Luca Properzi – Bass
Mark Seifeddine – Guitar

 

(record review)LOSER POINTS-Denial & Error

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Formed in 2015., Loser Points from Alberta, Canada were working on their material and playing gigs, so they released their new e.p. which I listened and reviewed for our zine.

The record contains 9 songs of heartfelt melodic punkrock, not unlike some of their peers from California and USA, but Loser Points kept their own line of emotion and originality which saved them from being mere clone of other bands. The songs on this record that somehow I like the most are Sleepyhead, Adult Girlfriends and Papercuts. I don˙t have lyric sheet but as far as I understood the lyrics are personal and emotional and any of us listeners can relate to some of the song lyrics. The vocals are excellent along with backing vox and harmonies, and everyone who reads our zine knows how important for me are the vocals in the whole story when I listen to such bands, because sometimes the music might be awesome, but then the bad vocals spoil the whole record. Fortunately, Loser Points are not one of those bands. This is a strong and melodic record with heart and soul, so go listen and get the record!

8,5/10

Follow the band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loserpoints/

Web: https://loserpoints.ca/home

 

(record review)INSERT COIN-Way Out(Uncle M Music / Cargo Records)

Insert Coin are releasing new album via Uncle M Music and Cargo Records and I am happy that I got to chance to listen and review it for our zine.

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I must admit that I didn´t hear for Insert Coin prior to this album, but that is the beauty of underground isn´t it? The scene constantly moves and we are discovering more and more excellent bands that put out their records every day. This Germans deliver powerful melodic punkrock/skatepunk in eleven songs on this mighty album. I loved every second listening to this album. It is so energetic, not necessary fast but mid tempo melodic tempo songs, with hooks that make you remember them for a long time after listening, catchy sing along choruses and I can only imagine how awesome this must sound played live at the gig. The lyrics are in English, all of them and they are of personal nature as far as I listened to the songs and interpreted them for myself in my head. This year is for me one of the best years in last five for sure regarding excellent new releases by awesome bands. Top songs for me: Sidetracked, Apology and See You In October.

9/10

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